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Bedford's most popular and trusted #news publication and the Bedford Clanger, #Bedford’s best what’s on guide. Send news & event details to news@BedfordIndependent.co.uk. Proudly not on ‘X’.

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☃️ We cannot wait to share with you our festive guide to Christmas in Bedford this year... just two more sleeps ❄️

#BoughtInBedford #ShopLocal #BedfordIndies #BedfordNews #Bedford #IndependentBusinesses #Christmas #ChristmasShopping
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🎅We are feeling festive as the finishing touches are being made to Bought In Bedford Christmas 2025 before heading to White Hart Press. ☃️
🎁Watch this space for a sneak peek to read it online before the printed copies hit the streets.🎄
#BoughtInBedford #ShopLocal #ChristmasShopping #BedfordIndies
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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#Ad This Friday, Bedford Blues will light up the Bedford skyline with their Fireworks Display & Funfair 🫶

Don’t leave it to the last minute to get tickets or risk disappointment; buy yours now ➡️ bit.ly/BluesTicket1

#BluesFamily #BedfordisBlue #Fireworks #FireworksDisplay #BonfireNight #GuyFawkes
November 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Publications like ours are the foundation of democracy, but they need support. Subscribe to our daily email and donate to support our journalism (link below), and share your favourite articles widely. Thank you.

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September 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention. #WSPD

Bedford Samaritans has a freephone helpline that is available 24/7. Just call 116 123 from any landline or mobile phone.
September 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Only digital advertising can provide you with genuine data to track your marketing ROI; we can tell you exactly how many times your ad has been seen. And only the Bedford Independent can put your ad in front of this many people...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Marketing #BusinessGrowth #Advertising
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Bedford School is offering a limited number of Sixth Form places this September for students who excel in their GCSEs.

Exceptional academic teaching and outstanding facilities to equip students to thrive in the future.

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August 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Good luck to all students collecting exam results today. If things don't go the way you hoped, there's some great advice on what to do here: www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/results-day-2025-what-to-do-if-your-a-level-grades-dont-go-to-plan

#Bedford #BedfordNews #ExamResults #ALevels #TLevels #ASLevels
August 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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📣 Big milestone: Bedford Independent is officially number 3 in the UK for reader engagement (Ipsos Iris), and we’ve just published our 10,000th story.

Built on trust, transparency, and proper local reporting.

Thank you for sticking with us.

#LocalNews #TrustInMedia #Bedford #PressStandards
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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On VE Day, we remember and give thanks to those who stood up to fascism, fought for those who could not fight for themselves, and fought for responsible free speech. They gave their lives so we could all live in a freer, fairer world. We will never forget.
May 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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🦸‍♀️⭐️Tonight, we celebrate the people who make Bedford brilliant. They are all heroes in our eyes. Look out for news from the event tomorrow...

Thanks to our partners The Harpur Trust, hosts @bedfordschool.bsky.social, our venue Quarry Theatre and all our category sponsors.
May 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Lurke Street Car Park in Bedford has reopened. The multi-storey car park was closed after a vehicle collided with the entry support post on Monday (21 April) during the bank holiday weekend...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #CarPark #Parking #Retail

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April 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Not everyone gets (or likes) satire, but they’re usually the people it’s aimed at. Bedford Ian is out every Friday, read his latest columns at the link below...

www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/category/new...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #Column
March 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Do you know an Everyday Hero? Nominate them for a Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award at the link below and show how much you appreciate all they do.

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The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards are in partnership with @theharpurs.bsky.social.
March 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Thanks, Sarah. The cheque is in the post...*

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*It annoys Bedford Ian that we have to say this, but that's a joke. No one has been paid to endorse his column, not even his mum (and yes, she did ask).

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #BedfordIan
February 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Not everyone likes him. 😂 Read the latest from Bedford Ian and find out why...

www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/category/new...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordIan #Satire
February 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Proms in the Park is returning to Bedford this summer, with an enchanting evening from the London Gala Orchestra & Bedford Choral Society.

£25* tickets on sale now for just 25 hours, so be quick & get yours now 🎟️ www.smmrsessions.com/locations/bedford

Bedford #BedfordNews #LiveMusic

*plus fees
February 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Wherever you are in Bedford Borough, you can now search for your nearest Bedford Clanger pick-up point using our handy map.

Click the link here: www.google.com/maps/d/u/3/e...
February 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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If you haven't managed to get your hands on a copy of the February issue yet, you can now read the latest Bedford Clanger online here: issuu.com/bedfordclang...
February 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Bedford Ian from the Bedford Independent, what will they write about next? 🤔 Find out on Friday, and read previous columns at the link below...

www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/category/new...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordIan #Satire
January 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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What nonsense will they comment on this week? 🤔🤦‍♂️ Find out on Friday, read previous columns at the link in our bio…

www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/category/new...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #BedfordIan #Column
January 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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January 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Having had our fair share of 2024 ups and downs, while making sure Bedford's most popular publications continue to keep you updated, we thought we'd take a much-needed break. We'll still keep an eye on things, but there will be reduced coverage until 6 January 2025. See you in the new year. ☺️
December 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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